Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

expected hopefully

From this reading She awaited his reply without interest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

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From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

at any time

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She awaited his reply without interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

in a listless manner

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She awaited his reply without interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We can get a steamer there, or cross to England."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Shall we go to Antwerp?" she said, listlessly.

at the time that

From this reading When their baggage had been deposited on the platform, under the care of a solicitous porter, and the cabman had been paid and gone his way, Grace asked her husband concerning their destination.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was not until they had reached the railway station that Richard Duvall roused himself from the stupor in which he had sat ever since he and his wife had driven away from Dr. Hartmann's.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She awaited his reply without interest.